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    Shalala Deli

    4.7 (20 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Noelle P.

    This is an absolute hidden gem! I absolutely love their fresh sashimi and poke bowls. Their deep fried shrimp onigiri rolls are melt in your mouth. I would go here everyday if I could

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    My favorite spot for Japanese food to-go! Everyone knows about their rice balls, which are always tasty and very filling, but my personal favorite is whenever they have tuna specials. Truly some of the best tuna I've had! So fresh and reasonably priced. I always appreciate the assortment of sushi and bowls on offer, and how they usually carry a few types of fun desserts.

    Amy D.

    The black pepper karaage, that's all you need to know- DO NOT leave here without it! It can sell out by the afternoon, so come during the lunch hours if you can. Shalala Deli is located inside the "Fugetsu" store/building. In addition to items from Shalala Deli, you can also purchase prepared food items from: Fugestu, Rokko, Shalala Deli, and Doshirak. I believe they also added items from Koja Kitchen, but I don't remember seeing their section when I went. I ended up trying: -Black Pepper Karaage ($5.50): SO GOOD- a must try! They keep this dish under heat lamps at the store so you can eat it right away if you'd like. I didn't eat this until dinner time and re-heated it in the toasted oven, and it was still delicious. The skin/exterior of the chicken was nice and crispy, and I wonder if they use a little mochi in the batter since it had a subtle chewiness. The black pepper flavor was subtle, but the chicken was very flavorful, especially after you added the packet of Kewpie mayo on top. -Short Rib Onigiri ($5): Solid onigiri, and this was actually a giant portion of rice once you flatten it out. The short rib was tender, but not super flavorful. I would rather purchase their salmon ikura onigiri the next time around. I will be back for more of their black pepper karaage! Parking in this complex was fine during the weekday, but it can get very busy/crowded during the weekends.

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    Emeric Kaye G.

    Stumbled upon this little shop while walking around the plaza. I love love that there's a variety of different options on the different foods you can get. Everything we got was delicious! It was actually really difficult to choose what we wanted to buy. They also have some sushi, chirashit, onigiri, and lots of drinks to choose from. Cute small place - very much a grab and go! The people working there weren't all up in your business but they were very nice when checking out.

    Gigi K.

    I LOVE the concept of a Japanese konbini in the states. I mean, this was what I've been dreaming of forever. However, this place doesn't hit all the notes. The okonomiyaki are dry when being held like that. Rice balls and bentos are decent but way overpriced. Why would I pay that amount for a bento that's been sitting around than a fresh one from a mom and pop Japanese restaurant? Flavors of the salmon shiso rice ball were great but I think clover bakery right next door has authentic rice balls for half the price. Hope this place gets better because I really want a Japanese convenient store like Famima! agaib

    Ellen l.

    This place is a small and it's in the corner plaza near N7 ! They have a wide range of Bentos, Roman, Tehran, salads , Kim bap! Sashimi and different fried foods my favorite one is the cheese pork cutlet!!! I love everything here. It's good to come early in the morning because it's all fresh. There is parking so you can park in the parking lot. I love how they turn this into a deli.

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    Takashi N.

    I placed a catering order for my daughter's birthday party. I just had to tell them the budget and everything was sooo delicious!! Both quality and quantity was great and everyone was very satisfied with their food. This place is really reliable and I will definitely repeat for other occasions.

    Daily bento with unagi, hamburger steak, potatoes, spinach, and a runny egg. Perfection.
    Crys L.

    This place is the ANSWER! I've always wondered when we would see a casual hot bento establishment in this area. Japan has been nailing the grab and go scene for decades, and it's by far one of the things I love most about the cuisine. Accessible and delicious are my food values. Sha la la deli has its own section inside of Fugetsu rife with a myriad of delectable options. Stacked onigiri triangles, salt and pepper chicken karate, daily bento special with golden runny yolk... need I say more? Grab an asahi black on the way out and you're set!

    Black pepper karaage. So good.

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    The black pepper chicken karage is bomb.com! Super convenient place to grab and go (and stop by mitsuwa on the way too)!

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    GIWA

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$

    Been here multiple times for brunch and dinner and each time everything was great!…read more Interior, nicely decorated/cute with flowers. You can also pick up some bouquets in their floral section. One thing I love to get is their Truffle Honey Egg Sando. I love how the honey compliments the sando and the truffle flavor is perf. Another memorable dish is the GIWA Prime Long Rib. So softtt, flavorful, perfect balance of meat and fattiness, and cut in to perfect bite size pieces. The salad on the side also adds a nice refreshing touch. Also plated nicely too. The table also loved the Truffle Potato Pancake. Again, they do truffle well! The Creamy Uni and Tobiko Rice Pot was also really good! The drinks come with a cute heart straw :) They have a few new, unique dishes that are definitely worth trying. Service was great, super friendly/communicative/informative. Parking lot can sometimes be packeddd/busy. Def reccomend going here just to try great food, have celebrations such as birthdays, or catch up with friends

    The interior design is absolutely beautiful, and the food in general was excellent. The atmosphere…read moreis lovely and definitely makes this restaurant worth visiting. That said, I would recommend avoiding peak/busy times. One of the dishes, soufflé, we ordered was essentially like a flat pancake during the rush, which was disappointing compared with the quality we expected. Although it indicated on the menu it will take around 30 minutes to make, yet that dish was the first one came after we ordered, less than 10 minutes later! More importantly, we made a reservation through Yelp for Labor Day weekend. However, when we arrived, we were told that the restaurant does not accept reservations during holidays. If that is the restaurant's policy, it should be clearly stated on Yelp and the reservation system should be restricted for those dates. It was frustrating to find this out only after arriving, especially when we already had guests with us. We were then given a shortened dining time, which made the experience even more stressful.

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    La Casa Mia

    3.9(772 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$

    Tried this lovely Japanese-Italian fusion spot in the Bay Area for the first time. We tried their…read moremochi pizza-Mentaiko Mayo Mochi Cheese Pizza. I love mochi, so I was really curious how it would work on a pizza. It actually worked surprisingly well. The chewy mochi added a unique layer of texture to the crispy crust and paired nicely with the other toppings. We also had a variety of pastas, both seafood and meat. The portions-especially the seafood and pork cutlet-were generous, and I really enjoyed the subtle sweetness in the meat sauce. The blueberry yogurt drink was beautifully presented. The little heart-shaped container held syrup that you can pour over the ice to turn it into flavored shaved ice, which was a fun touch. The matcha parfait was also tasty and a great way to end the meal.

    Great good and great service. The server offered the children jelly while waiting for the food, I…read morepersonally think that is such a kind act that excited the kids and looking forward for the meals. The servers are very attentive and the wait time for the food is barely 10 minutes. Very efficient. The meals are great, the baguettes came with refilled. The whipped butter is light and creamy. I kept wonder if a drizzle of honey could amplified the taste. Pizza and pasta are obviously very taste and chewy. The restaurant is very nice and cozy as well, a mixtures of Japanese and Italian cuisines. It's a cutesy and vibrant, perfect for date. Overall, I think it's a wonderful experience and meals. Very unique concept!

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    Must be Thai

    4.0(2.5k reviews)
    1.6 mi•Forest, West San Jose
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    I finally tried Must be Thai after years of hearing great things about it on a Sunday evening. We…read moregot here around 6pm and there was a pretty long wait but we got seated outdoors after about 40 minutes. The outdoor seating is just a few tables and chairs and the indoor seating definitely looks a bit cuter and more decorated but we were starving and happy to take the first table available. Service was super kind and even though we were the only party seated outdoors we never felt forgotten and our water stayed filled throughout the dinner. We got the Pok Pok Phu papaya salad which comes with little marinated crabs and was nice and refreshing and a just a hint of spice, the Tom yum rice which was my favorite and a standout dish - super flavorful, fragrant and generous amounts of seafood, the green curry with chicken which was a comforting classic, and the southern pad thai which was also solid and tasty. Everything was flavorful, generous in portion size and very enjoyable - we did ask for mild spice and would probably go for medium next time since I did want to enjoy some more heat with the dishes! Overall I can see why Must be Thai is a popular favorite for Thai food and I'll definitely be back more often :)

    surprisingly packed on a weekday lunch…read more service was kinda faster than I expected pad thai - 8/10 honestly better than I remembered from before pad see ew - 6/10 meat was a lillll dry & imo had too much veggies but I just don't rly like veggies LOL

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    Thai for dinner hee

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    Must be Thai - Pok Pok Lao/Papaya Salad ($12.90)

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    Gochi - Cupertino

    4.0(2.4k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Gochi is a really nice spot for a date night, but it's also a great place to go with friends or…read morefamily. The atmosphere feels very traditionally Japanese, and taking off your shoes before entering the dining area adds to the experience. The servers were all friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was also really good. My highlights were the ceviche with their homemade potato chips, along with both the braised and grilled beef tongue. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. I noticed a lot of tables ordering the claypot rice dishes, so those seem to be popular. I'll definitely be coming back to try them next time.

    We were seated at 8:35pm. and told we needed to order immediately because it was last call. Our…read morefood arrived at 8:50, but at 9:05, just 15 minutes later, we were told to box everything up and leave. We were never informed before ordering that we would have only 15 minutes to eat. Had we known, we would not have stayed. I understand that the restaurant closes at 9:00 and that the staff wanted to go home, especially on a Saturday night. However, if customers are seated and allowed to order shortly before closing, they should be given a reasonable amount of time to finish their meal. Many restaurants allow customers at least 30 minutes after closing to finish eating when their orders are accepted that late. At the very least, the required departure time should have been clearly communicated before we ordered. I raised the issue with the manager, she was dismissive and showed little empathy. I hope the owner reads this and changes the closing protocol so future customers are treated with better communication and consideration.

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    D-D Delight Restaurant

    D-D Delight Restaurant

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    7.5 mi•North Valley
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    Casual dining
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    Had such a great experience here! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everything we…read moreordered looked so appetizing and tasted even better. The restaurant itself is also really beautiful, clean, and cozy, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. What really stood out was the staff they were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Definitely a place I'd come back to

    Fast service. I thought we were going to have to wait, we were sat almost as soon as we got in…read more Don't freak out if you see a long, there were a lot of people ordering take out. Staff offered to take order or we could use the QR, next time I'll order with the host. Ambiance was nice. I was freezing inside even though I was wearing a hoodie. I think the fans cooled our food really fast which was a little sucky because I was hoping for a hot meal. Drinks were super strong. I had asked to tone down the Vietnamese coffee and put more ube base. I wouldn't say that it was their fault- viet coffee is super strong I was hoping the ube flavors would really jump at me but it didn't. The bone marrow was good. I wish we were given a tiny spoon to get the marrow out. I added it to my delicious pork belly bahn mi. Delicious. Did not skimp on the ingredients! Bravo! My husband was really hungry. He said it was seasoned well but unfortunately incredibly chewy and maybe under done. Would come back for the bahn mi

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    D-D Delight Restaurant - Short Ribs Poutine Platter

    Short Ribs Poutine Platter

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